MAINE Driver's Permit test questions and answers

MAINE Driver's Permit test questions and answers 1a. In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - 1a. Vehicle is in Park/ seat. rear-view mirror. more things Blocking view. lock all doors. SEAT BELT. 1b. What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? - 1b. Safely glass. May NOT be covered with reflective or Non-transparent material. No stickers. 1c. What are bumper height requirements ? Are they the same for every vehicle? - 1c. Maximum allowable height for bumper. They are different for vehicles. 1d. What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway? - 1d. Secure the Load. 1e. When a projected load extends more then 4 feet from the vehicle, what must you use to clearly mark it in the daytime? At night? - 1e. If four feet marked with red flag daytime, at night-2 red lamps. 2a. Why is drowsy driving dangerous ? - 2a. Slows down your thought processes and reaction time judgment and vision, sense and abilities. 2b. What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you? - 2b. Remain clam and try to put as much distance between you and them as possbile. slow down and let them pass. Do not make eye contact; do not make obscene gestures. If you need help, call * FHP (*347 ) or 911. 2c. What are the three main categories of distracted driving ? - 2c. 1. Visual- taking your eyes off the road. 2. Manual-taking your hands off the steering wheel. 3. Cognitive-thinking about anything other than driving 2d. Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted driving. - 2d. It requires all 3 distractions 2e. Can anyone drink and drive safely? - 2e. No one! 2f. Both your judgment and vision are affected after driving alcohol. Which is affected first? - 2f. Judgement is affected 1st! 3a. What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing seat belt? - 3a. You could be killed,or ejected, thrown against people or things. 3b. What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat? - 3b. Children under 4 must be in safely seat, children 4-5 years must be in safety or Booster seat. 3c. If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and a front seat passenger (under 18 year old ) is not wearing safety belt, who will be charged with the seat belt violation ? - 3c. Driver will be charged. 4a. What does a single broken white line on the the highway mean ? - 4a. You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so. 4b. What does a double solid yellow line on the center of the highway mean? A double solid white line? - 4b. You cannot cross these lines (unless turning left) Double solid white line means crossing is not allowed. 4c.What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean ? - 4c. Passing or crossing not allowed on this side. 4d. What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc;)? - 4d. Signs: Red-stop, orange-construction, yellow -warning, Fluorescent yellow green- School warning, Black-regulatory (Rives), green -Guide/ directional, Blue =-guidance or disabled